The Types of Motorcycles

The variety of motorcycles is shocking. It may be your first time to buy a motorcycle, or you just want to update your motorcycle. You may have tried a few motorcycles at a dealership and searched the Internet for the products provided by each manufacturer. Whether you are buying a new car or looking at a used motorcycle, it is important to be clear of the types of motorcycles and your need accurately.

1. Standard

The standard type of motorcycle has a simple design and is suited for all purposes. The motorcycle accessories are simple. The motorbike seat height usually is in the shorter to middle range. The price is not high, so you don’t need to go to the best motorcycle stand to find it.

2. Cruiser

Typically, the chopper motorcycle seats are a little lower in height. The engine sizes again are pretty varied from a small displacement engine through 1,000cc or more depending on the brand. When riding it, you may feel like sitting in a cruiser.

3. Sport Bike

Sports bikes have high speed and agility, with a forward-leaning ergonomic design, and can enter some corners when riding. They are a king of the lighter motorcycles made of large amounts of aluminum and lighter materials to increase the side-to-side maneuverability. The seats are usually tall so that the motorcycle can be tilted farther without scratching the motorcycle foot pedals or fairing. A shorter rider may tiptoe due to the higher seat height.

4. Touring

The Touring type of motorcycle is often larger than other motorcycles and it is more suitable for cross-country touring. The storage space is large for carrying more things at a time. The motorcycle engine sizes are typically large so keep up highway speeds and drag a large amount of extra motorcycle travel gear and extra clothes.

5. Moped

The moped has a lighter frame, which is based on a bicycle and a smaller engine (50cc or smaller). Even an electric motor is used instead of the engine. It is getting harder and harder to find them in the United States. If you find them, they can be labeled as "retro". They are light in weight and limited in power. They provide minimal or no storage space, and also provide limited or no fairing to block wind and weather.

6. Off-road

Just like the name, the off-road motorbikes are for going where no one goes before. They have higher motorcycle saddle seats to accommodate deeper brushes and high suspension. They usually have big motorbike wheels but don’t have any lights or turn signals. The KLX110 is a good choice. It offers a 4-speed transmission with a clutch-less design that will make it easy on the hand and wrist all weekend for climbing those steep hills to check out the view.